Understanding YourChild’s OhioState Test Scores

Dear MVCSD Parents,

We understand that you might have questionsabout your child's recent Ohio State Test (OST) scores. We want to help you understand what these scores mean and how they reflect yourchild's learning and progress.

1. What are the Ohio StateTests (OST)?

The Ohio State Tests are standardized assessments given to students in grades 3-8 and high school. They measure how well students have learned the knowledge and skills outlined in Ohio's LearningStandards. These tests cover subjects like English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies.

2. Howare the scores reported?–Please reference the Scale Scores and Performance Levels chart

Your child's test scoresare reported in four performance levels:

•	Limited: The student has a limited understanding of the subject matter.

•	Basic: The student has a basic understandingbut needs improvement to be proficient. •	Proficient: The student meets the expectations for their grade level.
•	 Accomplished and Advanced: The student exceeds the grade-level expectations and shows a higher level of understanding.

3. What do these performance levels mean for my child?

•	Limited: Your child mayneed additional help and support in this subject. Consider meeting with their teacher to discuss ways to improve.
•	Basic: While your child understands some of the material, they could benefit from extra practice to reach proficiency.
•	Proficient: Your child is performing at the expected level for theirgrade. They have a good understanding of the subject matter.
•	Accomplished and Advanced: Your child is doing very welland has a stronggrasp of the subject. They may benefit fromadvanced coursework or enrichmentactivities.

If you haveany further questions or concerns about your child’s test scores, please don’t hesitate to contact your home school’s secretary, guidance counselor, or principal.

For the full document,access the Ohio Department of Education andWorkforce “Understanding Ohio’s State Tests Score Reports.” We are here to supportyou and your child’s educational journey.

Thank you for your continued partnership in your child's education.

Ohio’s State Tests Scores

Scale Scores and Performance Levels

Ohio reports five performance standards: Limited, Basic, Proficient, Accomplished, and Advanced. The scale score ranges in the tables below define each level. The Accomplished level of performance suggests that a student is on track for college and career readiness. For accountability purposes, “passing” includes the Proficient, Accomplished, and Advanced levels.

Table 1: Scale Score Ranges in Mathematics

Grade/Subject
	Limited
	Basic
	Proficient
	Accomplished
	Advanced
	
Grade 3
	587-682
	683-699
	700-724
	725-752
	753-818
	
Grade 4
	605-685
	686-699
	700-724
	725-758
	759-835
	
Grade 5
	624-686
	687-699
	700-724
	725-748
	749-804
	
Grade 6
	616-681
	682-699
	700-724
	725-743
	744-790
	
Grade 7
	605-683
	684-699
	700-724
	725-754
	755-806
	
Grade 8
	633-689
	690-699
	700-724
	725-743
	744-774
	
Algebra I
	618-681
	682-699
	700-724
	725-753
	754-814
	
Geometry
	604-677
	678-699
	700-724
	725-755
	756-810
	
Integrated math I
	618-681
	682-699
	700-724
	725-753
	754-814
	
Integrated math II
	594-676
	677-699
	700-724
	725-757
	758-813

Table 2: Scale Score Ranges in Science

Grade/Subject
	Limited
	Basic
	Proficient
	Accomplished
	Advanced
	
Grade 5
	559-663
	664-699
	700-724
	725-752
	753-845
	
Grade 8
	575-673
	674-699
	700-724
	725-765
	766-868
	
Biology
	617-684
	685-699
	700-724
	725-734
	735-823

Table 3: Scale Score Ranges in Social Studies

Grade/Subject
	Limited
	Basic
	Proficient
	Accomplished
	Advanced
	
American history
	619-683
	684-699
	700-724
	725-737
	738-800
	
American government
	642-686
	687-699
	700-724
	725-738
	739-774

Table 4: Scale Score Ranges in English Language Arts

Grade/Subject
	Limited
	Basic
	Proficient
	Accomplished
	Advanced
	
Grade 3
	545-671
	672-699
	700-724
	725-751
	752-863
	
Grade 4
	549-673
	674-699
	700-724
	725-752
	753-846
	
Grade 5
	552-668
	669-699
	700-724
	725-754
	755-848
	
Grade 6
	555-667
	668-699
	700-724
	725-750
	751-851
	
Grade 7
	568-669
	670-699
	700-724
	725-748
	749-833
	
Grade 8
	586-681
	682-699
	700-724
	725-743
	744-805
	
English language arts II
	597-678
	679-699
	700-724
	725-741
	742-808

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